Summary
The Arts Commission narrowed mascot candidates to an owl, a fox, and a billy goat, which will now go to the city's other boards and commissions for the final vote. The mascot will be used at community events with swappable outfits and props representing different city groups.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs will come later with mascot production and event appearances; not yet determined.
All city commissions and residents who attend community events get a shared, recognizable city symbol.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Commission on Inclusion (Regular) - Sep 22, 2026
The Arts Commission wants each city board to vote on three mascot finalists to represent boards and commissions at community events. This commission chose the owl over a fox and a 'Stowbilly' design that several members felt perpetuated a mocking stereotype.
Urban Forestry Commission (Regular) - Sep 14, 2026
The Arts Commission sent three mascot designs to represent city boards and commissions; the Urban Forestry Commission unanimously recommended none of them.
Board of Control (Regular) - Sep 2, 2026
The mayor asked the commission to create a city mascot usable by all boards and commissions. Three finalists — a fox, an owl, and a billy goat — are out for feedback, with a decision expected by November.
Board of Control (Regular) - Jun 3, 2026
The commission ranked three character ideas — box, owl, Billy goat — and shared them with other boards to avoid backlash over picking a city mascot. Final feedback is expected around September.
Board of Control (Regular) - May 6, 2026
Three mascot designs — Ollie the Owl, Milo the Dapper Fox, and Billy the Goat — advanced to commission-wide ranking, with the arts commission's own members ranking them anonymously. The mascot will represent the city at events and could debut at next year's Fourth of July parade.
Arts Commission - Apr 7, 2026
The Arts Commission narrowed mascot candidates to an owl, a fox, and a billy goat, which will now go to the city's other boards and commissions for the final vote. The mascot will be used at community events with swappable outfits and props representing different city groups.
Arts Commission - Feb 3, 2026
After the flag commission idea was previously voted down by council, the administration is taking it on: a community roundtable in May, a call to art, and a community vote, ideally done by year's end.
Arts Commission - Jan 6, 2026
The mayor asked the commission — the "creative commission" — to propose mascot ideas for the city. Ideas ranged from a dapper silver fox to a goat and a chicken, but members agreed to develop three or four solid options and get public input (possibly via library and senior center polls) before choosing.
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